Football: Thoughts and Links Before Pittsburgh

As if the Big East didn't need more people analyzing it, Rutgers has to go out and beat Louisville.

I'm not sure what it says. Does it say Rutgers is a lot better than anyone has given them credit for or that Louisville and West Virginia are a lot worse than people thought?

What is certain is barring major meltdowns from numerous one-loss teams, the Big East has lost out on its chance of putting a team in the national championship game. But there is a school of thought that maybe that's not such a bad thing. Right now, what is better for the Big East, seeing a team from the conference losing by 30 points to Ohio State in the biggest game of the year or seeing West Virginia or Louisville or Rutgers go to the third or fourth tier BCS game and be competitive?

One thing that will be fun is the controversy that will ensue should Rutgers beat West Virginia. Without a doubt Mike and The Mad Dog will suddenly become the biggest Rutgers fans in the world should that happen.

Since I've got nothing more today I'll offer up a few links I found to be interesting.